38 percent of local election officials report threats, harassment or abuse: Poll
- 38% of local election officials report threats, harassment, or abuse, as per a poll by the Brennan Center for Justice.
- 62% of officials fear political interference, and 54% worry about the safety of colleagues, shows the survey.
- 27% of officials know workers who left due to safety concerns, a 50% increase from 2023.
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A survey revealed a concerning figure ahead of this year's presidential elections: 38% of local election officials reported experiencing threats, harassment, or abuse. The work was done by the Brennan Center for Justice between February 23 and March 28. 928 participants revealed that almost 40% of officials faced threats or abuse personally, highlighting the significant challenges they face in carrying out their duties. The survey also showed th…
Election officials beef up security as new survey shows nearly 4 in 10 grapple with threats and harassment
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — When officials in Durham, North Carolina, open their new $24 million elections operations center later this year, it will include a feature not in the original plan: a separate mail-room exhaust system to guard against dangerous particles spreading through the building. The design change came after a spate of
Election officials beef up security as new survey shows nearly 4 in 10 grapple with threats and harassment
A new survey by the Brennan Center for Justice highlights how the volatile political environment since 2020 has changed how election officials approach their jobs.
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